Lester C. Fitzpatrick of Kalamazoo, Michigan passed away Thursday, January 6, 2011, in Kalamazoo. Mr. Fitzpatrick was born January 3, 1954 in Plainwell, Michigan to Henry and Grace (Hudson) Fitzpatrick. Survivors include his father, Henry of Orangeville; children, Keith, Lisa and Grace, all of Kentucky; brother Larry (Linde) Fitzpatrick of Kentucky; several grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother. Friends may meet the family tonight from 6 to 8 P.M. at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego where services will be held on Saturday at 3:00 P.M., Pastor Kevin Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Oakhill Cemetery, Orangeville. Contributions in memory of Lester may be made to the Salvation Army.

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